They're well-known as the friendly couple operating the popular mobile coffee van on the outskirts of Jindera most mornings. / (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading Now Jase Hounsell and April Hill are taking the plunge as publicans, officially becoming the new owners of the Burrumbuttock pub on Monday, May 27. The pair has big plans for the Farmers Inn Hotel, starting with a commitment to reviving the heart and soul of a country pub.
Jase, a resident of Jindera for 13 years and owner of Jase & Co Mobile Coffee, has been "overwhelmed" by the response to their purchase. And it's no surprise the news has spread like wildfire throughout the district over the past few months. "So many people have said to us, 'We can't wait to get our pub back'," Jase says.
"We are really keen to get the community on board, to come together and get back to an old-fashioned country pub feel that makes it the heart of a community." Now while the new owners' vision is based on old-fashioned service and traditional pub fare, there are plenty of new plans on the horizon. There's a new kitchen ready to be installed along with other small renovations and a paint freshen-up "to get the place running".
A beer garden out the front, extensive landscaping of the gardens and the addition of family-friendly facilities are next on the to-do list. The couple plans to be open for business by the weekend with meals (lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday) to start mid-June. On the menu will be staples like ban.